Review – a Laborious Day

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I reflect the morning's events to determine what, if anything, I have learned.

As I think, I scrub the wall on my knees beneath the window sill.

I have learned that the new phrase was a mistake. Running around the garden shouting “no knickers, no food” did not have the desired effect. In the 93 degree heat, I learn that my voice carries one block with an easterly breeze and that no-one is allergic to 'outside' anymore.

My neighbour advises me that 'drawers' or 'pants' is more socially appropriate for public broadcasts.

I discover that my son will consume Ritz crackers as a substitute for Goldfish crackers but that eating them without suitable attire is a dangerous pastime.

I learn that our home is not entirely burglar proof, that it is possible to gain entry through a window and that a bug screen is no deterrent.

I am uncertain if I have a pack of lemmings or a co-ordinated team? I already know that I am an excellent cleaner as I remove the last few footprints size 13, 1 and 3, from the wall.

Replacing the bug screen will be a challenge. Teaching them not to retreat, go into reverse and climb back outside the window, is more of a headache.

I think that lots of “us” have issues with “containment.”
A timely reminder to check our insurance coverage and renew my union dues.

Please pop over to my new blog “Sandwiched Genes” for further complications.

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Posted on August 31st, 2008.
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8 Comments

  1. kristina:
    August 31st, 2008 at 11:44 pm

    no matter where we are, the neighbors always know we’ve got a boy named Charlie—we’re in a 2nd floor condo, so hoping Charlie does not try to be Spiderman escaping any time soon.

  2. Tanya Savko:
    September 1st, 2008 at 1:02 am

    I hope it was just a hypothetical break-in!

  3. Casdok:
    September 1st, 2008 at 1:15 am

    Your neighbour i hope is understanding!

  4. Joeymom:
    September 1st, 2008 at 6:38 am

    They have learned to go out the WINDOWS???

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

  5. Niksmom:
    September 1st, 2008 at 7:37 am

    Oh good lors! Since I knwo you don’t live in a ranch style house, I hope you are quickly successful in your “no climbing in and out of windows” campaign! *shudders*

  6. Carrie:
    September 1st, 2008 at 8:35 am

    Please advise your neighbor that if she only knew what you were thinking and NOT saying, she would be happy she’s hearing “knickers.”

  7. melody is slurping life:
    September 1st, 2008 at 9:19 am

    Well, I love the new phrase…and the fact your neighbors heard it. :) Our neighbors where’er we go get to know us well simply by hearing everything I say while outside.

  8. Bad mommy:
    September 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Actually, my husband is the big enforcer of “no knickers, no food.” I feed nude people. It’s more like hit and run, actually – I hold out snacks, and they streak by and snatch them. I’m so glad that the nudist phase is over, but I never had a big problem with it. It’s not like we’re going to be entertaining anyone civilized.

    Climbing out the windows I have a problem with. And heaven help anyone around here who breaks a bug screen. That’s an act of war.